Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.
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(LEAD) S. Korea needs to make clear principle of accepting 'all' N.K. defectors: minister
SEOUL -- Unification Minister Kwon Young-se said Monday that South Korea needs to make clear a principle of accepting "all" North Korean defectors, amid a renewed controversy over the forced repatriation of two North Korean fishermen in 2019.
A political dispute has continued over the preceding Moon Jae-in administration's decision to send back the fishermen to the North, where there were feared to face harsh punishments, though the duo were allegedly mired in a murder case.
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S. Korea pushing for nearly 200 defense projects to counter N.K. threats
SEOUL -- South Korea has been working on nearly 200 defense projects to beef up its military capabilities to cope with North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile threats, its state arms procurement agency said Monday.
During a parliamentary session, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) outlined a total of 197 projects, including those related to Seoul's push to establish and firm up the "three-axis" defense system.
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N.K. leader declares victory in fight against COVID-19: state media
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(News Focus) Samsung's Lee expected to solidify leadership, step up biz activities after receiving pardon
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S. Korea expresses deep regret over Japanese PM's offering to war shrine
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(LEAD) Yoon pledges to improve ties with Japan, offers economic aid in exchange for N.K. denuclearization
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(LEAD) Bill Gates calls for S. Korea to play leading role in global health cooperation
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(2nd LD) Samsung heir Lee granted special presidential pardon
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(News Focus) Samsung's Lee expected to solidify leadership, step up biz activities after receiving pardon
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(LEAD) Yoon pledges to improve ties with Japan, offers economic aid in exchange for N.K. denuclearization
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(3rd LD) THAAD issue not subject to negotiation: presidential office
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(LEAD) N. Korea fires two cruise missiles toward Yellow Sea: S. Korean official
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N. Korea fires two cruise missiles missile toward Yellow Sea: S. Korean official
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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases soar to 4-month high of over 180,000
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(Yonhap Interview) Chinese ambassador says no Beijing-Seoul 'decoupling,' warns of impact from U.S.-led groups
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(LEAD) Gov't to supply 2.7 mln homes in next 5 years